10:32 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Michel Deuil - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €20,000
• 9
G
4 yrs
3h4h5h1hDh0
Has twice failed to confirm his Elbeuf victory, most recently last but one, behind KAMARO DU DONJON (4), in a 2650m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne a fortnight ago and, even though shod differently, can still be ruled out
Imad Haddad
G
4 yrs
DhDhDhDhDh4
As tricky as they come but has an abundance of ability, reassuringly 4th of 11 in a 2700m Class E at La Capelle on 7 July and, barefoot for the occasion, will not be sent out at 57/1 this time
Stall Rita
G
4 yrs
2h8h2h8h5h2
Runner-up to KALEO DE BANVILLE (8) in a 2950m Vichy Class F on 4 July. Guillaume Lenain in the sulky this time and, proven at Meslay, is unlikely to be too far from the action
Olivier Naveau
C
4 yrs
0-hDhDh9h4
Showed marked improvement when 4th of 14 in a 2650m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne 2 weeks ago. Raffin has switched allegiances but Charles Dreux's colt still looks a serious proposition
Ecurie Charles Dreux
G
4 yrs
7h2-h3h5h2
Useful sort making first appearance since missing out by little in a 2850m Laval Class E early-May, but is shod for comeback and best to hold off
A Hubert
G
4 yrs
8m3-m1m1m2
Missed out on the hat-trick when 2nd of 5 finishers in a 2750m Angouleme Class E mid-June. Takes a small hike in category and will legitimately bid to maintain his unbeaten barefoot record
Ecurie La Casbah
G
4 yrs
1h2h3h7h0h8
Excellent earlier this year but has come off the boil, most recently 8th of 12 finishers in a 2875m Enghien Class E 3 weeks ago, and others easier to back
P G Cavey
G
4 yrs
6h7h6h6-h1
Has not always lived up to expectations but made short work of a 2950m Vichy Class F on return to competition earlier this month and, barefoot again, will take some beating
Ecurie Valliere Racing
G
4 yrs
0hDh3h5hDh1
Opened his 2024 account when successful in a 2725m Lisieux Class F on 4 July. Front shoes off again and deserves to be taken seriously
Mlle Chloe Prioux
Race Overview
Although unraced since Christmas Eve, KALEO DE BANVILLE (8) got straight back down to business at Vichy earlier this month. JMB passes the reins to Alexandre Abrivard this time and has every chance of confirming. Principal opposition will be led by a first-time barefoot KAMARO DU DONJON (4) who reassured at Les Sables-d'Olonne a fortnight ago. Solid on re-entry 2 weeks ago, KISS WOOD (2) returns to racing unshod-all-4 and, with Eric Raffin reining, will not be easy game. Excellent this term, KIFFANT (6) is also back barefoot and even though in slightly better company this time, still looks a decent place prospect.
Selection:
8 - 4 - 2